Isabella Dam
California — Kern County — KERN RIVER
Location
| State | California |
| County | Kern |
| River | KERN RIVER |
| Coordinates | 35.64593, -118.48220 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 185 ft |
| Dam Height | 98 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,695 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,202,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,202,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11,200 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | January 15, 2026 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1953 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Sacramento District |
| Other Name | Isabella Lake |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.